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    Sunday, 4/10
    160.2

    Squat: 115x5x3
    Shoulders/bar position improving.

    Press: 70x5x3
    Hip thrust improved.

    Deadlift: 200x5
    Feeling heavy.

    Chins: 4,3,3

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    Tuesday, 4/12
    160.2

    Squat: 125x5x3
    Shoulders/bar position still improving, but struggled a bit with form. Think I'll repeat this weight next session and see how that feels.

    Bench Press: 135x5x3
    First time with 45s! Felt pretty good.

    Deadlift: 215x5
    Put 15s on instead of 10s by mistake...feels heavy. Will probably repeat this weight next session. Did a better job of dropping the weight.

    Chins: 4,4,3

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    Friday, 4/15
    160

    Squat: 130x5x3
    Early morning so shoulders were really tight - not even close to lowbar. Form didnt feel great either...


    Overhead Press: 75x5x3
    Felt pretty good - still working on hips.

    Deadlift: 215x5
    Repeat from last session.

    Chins: 4,4,4

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    Sunday, 4/17
    162lbs

    Taped some form checks today, feedback always welcome: 4/17 - YouTube

    Squat: 135x5x3
    Shoulders still suck, but form felt a bit better.

    Bench Press: 140x5x3
    Think I need work on bar path.

    Deadlift: 220x5
    Grip failed me on the last two reps...not sure if I should try alternating or if this is a sign to start cleaning...

    Chins: 5,4,4

    All in all, considefing I'm a bit under the weather and slept terribly, a pretty good workout.

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    Congratulations on starting!
    Like Bingley said, slow and steady and you’ll be amazed.
    Two thoughts, don’t focus on body weight. If you must watch something, just keep an eye on belly girth. There’s a Navy circumference method if you want a rough fat percentage.
    Also, give hook grip a try for your deadlifts.
    Good lifting!

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    I keep an eye on my belly girth mainly because i don't want to have to buy a new belt

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richard Durbin View Post
    Congratulations on starting!
    Like Bingley said, slow and steady and you’ll be amazed.
    Two thoughts, don’t focus on body weight. If you must watch something, just keep an eye on belly girth. There’s a Navy circumference method if you want a rough fat percentage.
    Also, give hook grip a try for your deadlifts.
    Good lifting!
    The reason I've been keeping track of weight is because I've been trying to gain. I gave hook grip a go last night...it hurts (which I expected) but I'll continue to practice.

    Thanks for the feedback!

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    Tuesday, 4/19
    160lbs

    Had a rough day, emotionally, and I think that impacted me in the gym.

    Squat: 140x5x3
    Shoulders were really aching, form was inconsistent. Slow bar speed. Going to repeat at this weight next session.

    Overhead Press: 80x5x3
    Still focusing on hip drive. Don't think I'm pushing straight up, over my shoulder's enough.

    Deadlift: 220x5
    Tried hook grip on warmup sets until it became too painful. Grip on work set was definitely better and I felt stronger overall.

    Chins: 5,5,4

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    just a thought, if you want to strengthen your grip and like your thumbs why not try snatch grip deads once a week? They really work on your grip and shoulders.

    The one downside is the bar can impact your (as Monty Python would say) "naughty bits" lol

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    starting strength coach development program
    Thanks! I'll check those out.

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